Shield Security Alternatives

Shield Security is described as 'The most advanced and easy-to-use WordPress security plugin. Combines elegant and powerful features to block brute force attacks, facilitate multi-factor user authentication, and block malicious requests to WordPress sites. And much more besides' and is a Anti-Malware app in the development category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Shield Security for a variety of platforms, including Wordpress, Self-Hosted, Web-based, Android and Linux apps. The best Shield Security alternative is PressVuln, which is free. Other great apps like Shield Security are Jetpack, Sucuri, Wordfence and MalCare Security Service.

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  1. PressVuln icon
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    PressVuln.com is a free, no-setup WordPress security scanner that instantly detects vulnerabilities in themes, plugins, or core files—no technical skills required.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
    • PressVuln is the most popular Web-based alternative to Shield Security.

    • PressVuln is the most popular free alternative to Shield Security.

    • PressVuln is Free and ProprietaryShield Security is Freemium and Open Source
    • PressVuln is Security-focusedShield Security is not according to our users
  2. Jetpack icon
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    Delivers comprehensive security with real-time backups, malware and spam protection, brute force defense, performance optimization via free CDN, analytics, AI-powered content tools, ad promotion, and design customization, regularly updated for compatibility.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Wordpress
     
    • Jetpack is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad, Android Tablet & Self-Hosted alternative to Shield Security.

    • Jetpack is Freemium and ProprietaryShield Security is Freemium and Open Source
  3. Sucuri icon
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    A web security portfolio offering a combination of on-premise installed security software in conjunction with a cloud hosted web application firewall and CDN.

    60 Sucuri alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Wordpress
     
  4. Wordfence icon
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    Wordfence includes an endpoint firewall and malware scanner that were built from the ground up to protect WordPress. Our Threat Defense Feed arms Wordfence with the newest firewall rules, malware signatures and malicious IP addresses it needs to keep your website safe.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Wordpress
     
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    MalCare Security Service is a WordPress-specific security solution developed from the analysis of over 240,000 websites. It protects against threats like malware and hackers, ensuring constant security and accessibility.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Wordpress
     
    • MalCare Security Service is the most popular commercial alternative to Shield Security.

    • MalCare Security Service is Paid and ProprietaryShield Security is Freemium and Open Source
    • MalCare Security Service is Security-focusedShield Security is not according to our users
  6. Acunetix icon
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    Audit your website security and web applications for SQL injection, Cross site scripting and other web vulnerabilities with Acunetix Web Security Scanner. Download Free Edition!

    62 Acunetix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Wordpress
     
    • Acunetix is the most popular Windows alternative to Shield Security.

    • Acunetix is Paid and ProprietaryShield Security is Freemium and Open Source
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    Put yourself in the shoes of a hacker! Without technical expertise, launch an audit to detect security flaws on your website or web application. Online website vulnerability scanner. No installation required. ISO & RGPD compliant. How to avoid hackers?

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) is a true Web Application Firewall. Although it can be installed and configured just like a plugin, it is a stand-alone firewall that sits in front of WordPress.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Wordpress
     
    • NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) is the most popular Open Source alternative to Shield Security.

    • NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) is Free and Open SourceShield Security is Freemium and Open Source
  9. Defender icon
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    Defender adds the best in WordPress security to your website with just a few clicks. Stop brute force attacks, SQL injections, cross-site scripting XSS, and other WordPress vulnerabilities with Defender malware scans, firewall, and two-factor authentication login security.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Wordpress
     
  10. Virusdie icon
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    All-in-One cloud-based, simple, powerful and gorgeous website security tools built for everyone. It helps you clean your websites from malware automatically like a security expert and protect websites in a one click simple. For a juicy burger price!.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
     
    • Virusdie is the most popular Linux alternative to Shield Security.

    • Virusdie is Paid and ProprietaryShield Security is Freemium and Open Source
  11. SolidWP  icon
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    SolidWP is a WordPress security solution that offers protection against vulnerabilities and brute force attacks. It includes custom login security, two-factor authentication, passkeys, and Patchstack Integration for virtual patching.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Wordpress
     
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